Is it better to resurface or replace an asphalt driveway?

• <div><p>Whether you should resurface or replace your asphalt driveway heavily depends on its condition. If the foundation is solid and the damage is minor, resurfacing is your best bet because it’s more affordable and faster than replacing the driveway. But if your driveway has foundational problems and/or severe damage, like large, deep cracks and potholes, then it makes more sense to replace it. </p></div>

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Q: Do asphalt driveways crack?

• <div><p>Like all driveway materials, asphalt can crack in the wrong conditions and with age. Many things can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-causes-concrete-and-asphalt-driveway-cracks.htm">cause asphalt to crack,</a> including shifting soil or settling under the foundation. Other common causes are driving oversized vehicles on the asphalt, tree roots, and using rock salt during the snowy season. Proper installation and sealing the driveway every 10 years can help prevent cracks.</p></div>

Q: Can you put asphalt over loose dirt?

• <div><p>This creates a risk for your driveway to fail after <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/asphalt-curing-time.htm">asphalt curing</a> because it doesn't have a lasting bond with the surface. In order to get asphalt to perform as intended, it's necessary to prepare the dirt surface correctly first. The loose soil base under the new driveway must be compacted until it is stable enough to support the weight of the asphalt. </p></div>

Q: What type of driveway has the longest lifespan?

• <div><p>Gravel driveways last the longest. With proper installation and routine maintenance, they can last upwards of 100 years. To make sure they last as long as possible, gravel driveways should be properly graded and leveled during installation and repair. The natural material is extremely durable, but the grooves make it challenging to remove snow and easy for weeds to grow through the cracks. Still, this is nothing an afternoon DIY project can&rsquo;t fix and lends to the fact that their easy maintenance helps gravel driveways last even longer.</p></div>

Q: Does repaving a driveway increase home value?

• <div><p>Yes, repaving a driveway increases a home&rsquo;s value, but the extent to which it increases depends on the materials, design, and overall market conditions in your area. Additionally, if your existing driveway is already in good condition, then repaving it won&rsquo;t yield as much of a value increase as it would if your existing driveway is in poor condition.</p></div>

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Reviewed in April 2022
From the Manager to the guys doing the "heavy hauling" at our job site, their process, personality, promptness, persistence and professionalism was amazing. They arrived as promised and finished the job as predicted. Our driveway/patio is a perfect "work of art" and our...
Alpha Brick Pavers, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2015
DO NOT USE this provider for snow removal! Absolutely horrible. FIRST, they unilaterally raised the agreed-upon price with no warning?$35 per plowing became $45. SECOND, they just ran the plow up the driveway and then left--so I could come out to find as much as EIGHT FEET of unplowed snow right...
Aarons Lawn Care
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Reviewed in June 2015
Healthy Spaces just finished the project we had to waterproof the basement and remove the mold. We had seen a few other contractors besides this company and are very pleased we chose to hire Mark (owner). He didn't give alot of "bs" as a couple other contractors did. Very genuine person. ...
Healthy Spaces
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Reviewed in June 2013
JS did not show on first day after calling and saying he was not coming due to weather, it did'nt rain. He showed up on the second day at 11 am scraping yard till 5pm. At 6am the next morning, a dump truck unexpectedly drove into the driveway and sat more than an hour til JS showed up. The...
JS Landscape
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Reviewed in May 2013
They trimmed my driveway . The used a blower to clean it. Filled in a bunch of cracks. Sealed it with brooms and it looked so amazing the way it turned out .
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